Residents of Madrid and several municipalities in the Community are experiencing a week marked by numerous scheduled power outagesFollowing the major national blackout at the end of April, the news of new outages has generated some concern, although this time these are actions planned and previously communicated by the company Iberdrola, whose main objective is ensure the proper functioning and safety of the electrical grid.
La psychosis after the massive blackout It still resonates in the memory of many people, but the interruptions planned for these days are not due to fortuitous incidents but to tasks of maintenance and improvement of infrastructureIberdrola has made it clear that the cuts are made to minimize future risks and maintain quality of service.
Power outages in Madrid today and throughout the week
Since last May 31st and until June 6th, there are being produced occasional power outages Both in the capital and in other parts of Madrid. These works are scheduled, officially announced, and affect different neighborhoods and municipalities every day.
The affected areas include central streets such as Atocha, Gran VÃa, Lavapiés, Huertas and others in the Centro and Latina districts, as well as streets in neighborhoods such as Vallecas and ChamberÃ. In addition, several neighboring municipalities will also be affected during these days, including Alcobendas, Alcorcón, Boadilla del Monte, Majadahonda, Tres Cantos, and Pozuelo de Alarcón, among others.
The blackouts are organized by specific time slots and with street details., allowing residents to anticipate the situation and take preventive measures. The company warns that if the work is completed ahead of schedule, power may be restored without prior notice, so it is recommended not to tamper with electrical installations during this time.
In case there are dependent people in the home electrical medical devicesIberdrola encourages contract holders to contact their distributor to receive personalized notifications via its website, email, or phone call.
Municipalities and streets of Madrid affected by the blackout
- Alcobendas
- Alcorcón
- Alpedrete
- Boadilla del Monte
- Guadarrama
- Hoyo de Manzanares
- The Berzosa
- La Serna del Monte
- Las Rozas
- Majadahonda
- Manzanares el Real
- Meco
- Móstoles
- Pozuelo de Alarcón
- RascafrÃa
- San Sebastián
- Jarama Talamanca
- Torrejón de Ardoz
- Torrelodones
- Three SONGS
- Valdemoro
- Villaviciosa de Odon
- capital Madrid
Within the city of Madrid, the streets that experience temporary outages They vary depending on the day. Examples include Cl Amparo, Jesús y MarÃa, Lavapiés, Buenavista, Argumosa, Ave MarÃa, Echegaray, Huertas, León, PrÃncipe, Plaza de Matute, Plaza de Santa Ana, Gran VÃa, and many others spread throughout the central districts and in outlying neighborhoods.
Throughout the week, outages can occur during periods such as 9:30 to 10:00, 11:00 to 13:00, or in the evening. The exact list with detailed dates and times can be found on the Iberdrola website. and in the notices sent to those affected.
Reasons and recommendations for power outages
These supply cuts They do not respond to failures or unforeseen events, but rather planned actions to modernize infrastructure and carry out preventive tasks that guarantee greater reliability and capacity of the Madrid electricity grid. The objective is avoid situations similar to the national blackout in April and ensure the continuity of service.
The authorities and the supplier company recommend:
- Consult the frequently official notices on the Iberdrola website or that of the corresponding distributor.
- Do not perform electrical work during the specified period to avoid risks arising from premature restoration of power.
- Subscribe to notification services by SMS or email to receive personalized notifications about outages and incidents.
- In case of special medical need, inform the distributor to receive priority attention and advice.
The planned works have the purpose of improve the electrical grid and prevent future breakdowns, thus reducing the impact on users and ensuring continuity of supply.